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lamarckism in a sentence

n.

Definition

Lamarckism is the theory that an organism can pass on characteristics acquired during its lifetime to its offspring.

Sample Sentences

  1. Lamarckism suggests that organisms can pass on traits acquired during their lifetime to their offspring.
  2. Many scientists consider Lamarckism outdated in light of modern genetics and evolutionary biology.
  3. The concept of Lamarckism was first proposed by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in the early 19th century.
  4. Although largely discredited, some aspects of Lamarckism have seen a resurgence in contemporary discussions on epigenetics.
  5. In a Lamarckian framework, the giraffe's long neck would be a result of its ancestors stretching to reach higher leaves.

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